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Self-Portrait
A tall figure stands in a dappled forest clearing, one hand resting casually in a trouser pocket, dressed in a light suit with an open collar shirt. The composition is vertically oriented, with the subject positioned centrally between towering tree trunks that frame the scene, while filtered sunlight creates intricate patterns of shadow and light across the entire image. Shot in gelatin silver print, the photograph demonstrates the artist's characteristic exploration of male portraiture and botanical settings, blending modernist aesthetic principles with a romantic sensibility toward landscape and figure. The work exemplifies mid twentieth century photographic portraiture, where formal dress and natural environment interact to create a contemplative mood.
- Medium
- gelatin silver print
- Overall
- Provenance
- The Ashby/Connolly Collection.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Rago Auctions
Notes
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 211. Inscribed to verso 'GPL at St.
🔨 Auction Lot
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes
May 1, 2026
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Sold: $768
Lot 211
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